What Makes Your Paint Start Bubbling?

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Placeholder ImageWhat Makes Your Paint Start Bubbling? Find out why your paint may have started to blister or bubble.

There are many possible reasons for a paint job not to work out in the end. A common reason painting doesn’t go well is because the paint began to either blister or bubble. When paint bubbles, it means the paint film starts to separate from the surface underneath it. There are multiple reasons this could happen. Find out why your paint may have started to blister or bubble.

Potential Causes

For a lot of people, painting is thought to be treated as a job you do yourself, but there are incentives for bringing in professional help. Even with smaller and simpler paint projects, more can go wrong than you may think. In the case of bubbling, there are many potential catalysts.

Sometimes, the surface on which you’re painting is hot and/or dirty. Perhaps your surface had excess moisture after painting was finished. In other instances, your surface wasn’t prepared as necessary prior to painting.

Then, there are reasons involving the type of paint you use. You can cause bubbling if oil-based paints are placed on top of latex ones. Latex paints can bubble if they take on too much moisture shortly after drying has occurred.

Knowing these potential causes for bubbling can help you prevent such an event from happening.

Ways to Prevent Paint From Blistering

Firstly, prepping your surface properly goes a long way towards preventing bubbling from taking place. You can prep your surface by applying a primer-sealer. Once it has been applied, allow the primer to dry before painting.

If you’re going to be painting somewhere humid, you can minimize your chance of blisters with the help of vents or exhaust fans. Lastly, as we mentioned earlier, there is an incentive to hiring a professional painting company to complete your project. They will know what to do to make sure your paint doesn’t experience any blistering. Even if you don’t need them to complete the project for you, they can still give you some useful pointers you can apply to your own project.

Repairing Existing Bubbles

When you repair bubbles, the end goal is for the solution to be long-lasting. This is not anything that you’ll want to handle again. To start, sand and scrape any bubbly paint from your surfaces. When you get the surface nice and smooth, follow the steps we had mentioned earlier, such as using a primer and waiting for the surface to dry before you start painting. Make sure paints you use are high-quality too.

Whenever paints reach the substrate, you have to remove whatever sources of moisture are around. Also, be sure to repair any caulking that has come loose, and consider installing vents or exhaust fans to help lower the humidity levels around you.

Contact Albaugh & Sons

Since 2003, Albaugh & Sons, LLC has been dedicated to meeting the fencing, decking, and home remodeling needs of homeowners throughout the greater Frederick area. All of our team members are experienced, well-trained, and committed to exceeding the expectations of every customer.

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Customer Testimonials

We could talk all day about the happy homeowners we’ve provided renovations for, but the real measure of merit lies in customer reviews. See what people are saying about Albaugh & Sons.

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Bonnie
21:41 27 Nov 24
I just want to say this company is the Best.. did my fence and my screened in porch. The guys are professional and just a delight to deal with.. customer service is important.. their prices are reasonable.. I would never use anyone but them.. they do it All too..
Alexander S.
16:32 22 Nov 24
We could not be more pleased with the entire process and outcome of our experience with Albaugh & Sons. From the timely turnaround on coming out to give us an estimate, to the flexibility on adjusting our proposal, and to the quick and professional installation itself. I would highly recommend Albaugh & Sons to anyone in their area of serviceability.
Abby G.
14:50 04 Nov 24
So great to work with. Have had the pleasure of working with both sons who were knowledgeable and courteous. The entire process was easy from estimate to completion of my new deck. Both arrived on time, had my estimate for both deck and basement remodel in a couple of days. Danny, the project manager arrived on time and explained the plans, the work crew were amazing. Old deck demolished and beautiful new composite in its place in less than 2 days. Tiffany, the office manager is prompt in responding to all emails with courteous knowledgeable answers. They make you feel like you are their only customer. Look forward to working with them for my basement remodel. I 100% recommend this company.
James L.
13:49 10 Oct 24
We love our new fence. Thanks Emily and George for everything. Excellent communication, timeliness and excellent workmanship. We highly recommend Albaugh and Sons.
John K.
13:19 31 Aug 24
I had a beautiful deck built almost 2 years ago. I called yesterday about a few items that have come apart such as the pvc outside corners on the rim/ band board etc. The company was very responsive and ready and eager to help. Because of this, they have made a customer for life! Not only will you get an amazing product, but it appears you get a lifetime of amazing customer service!! 100 out of 5 stars!
Van Lavoy J.
17:06 01 Apr 24
We needed a fence as fast as possible for 5 rescue dogs that we took on. Albaugh and Sons was able to provide a great quote and a speedy installation. My wife and I love the new fence. It has literally improved our day to day lives by being able to let the dogs run free in the back. The materials were perfect and high quality. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Bill D.
20:50 24 Mar 24
I hired Albaugh and Sons to tear out our old deck and replace it with a new composite deck/ screened porch. The front office was a pleasure to deal with and kept my wife and I informed on everything. The crew did an amazing job every step of the way. I was especially impressed with their finish work. The attention to detail was impressive! What I also liked Albaugh and Sons is they had a project manager (Danny) who would occasionally pop over and answer questions and would also keep me updated on progress. I would highly recommend hiring Albaugh and Sons for any of your fence/ deck / home improvement needs.
Joseph D.
15:39 04 Oct 23
We are very pleased with the work done by Albaugh and sons. We had them replace our side porch and they did excellent work and built it to our request. Also had them install a three tier rail fence around our property. It is excellent and looks great. We thank Danny and his deck crew and George and his fence crew for their excellent work. I recommend them for any projects you need done. Thank you very much!!
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